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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.33, 3,252.40 and 1,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.33, 3,252.40 and 1,508.26 is: 2,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.33 : 3,252.40 = 1,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.33/3,252.40 = 1,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.33x = 3,252.40 × 1,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.33x = 4,905,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,464.82/2,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.32

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